Zoology (Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Lancaster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Zoology (Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at Lancaster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £22500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £18500 - £27500 | £21500 - £32500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20811 | £17855 | £21702 |
25-75 percentile range | £18257 - £24257 | £13861 - £22312 | £17266 - £27104 |
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Course Description
Zoology is a science dedicated to the study of animal life, and our degree provides a flexible range of modules covering the different elements from animal behaviour to cellular processes and physiology, and from taxonomy and the diversity of animal life to evolution. Benefit from support to secure a paid placement enabling you to experience twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate.
Practical work doesn’t just take place in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will also have the opportunity to participate in one of our exciting field trips which include local excursions to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Bowland Fells, or residential trips to Doñana National Park in south west Spain, which is home to a plethora of plant, bird and animal species, including the world’s most endangered cat, the Iberian lynx. You can visit some of the UK’s last remaining natural habitats in rural Scotland, and witness a range of animals including red deer, osprey and golden eagles; or contribute to an expert-led study of the Rift Valley of Kenya, where you will evaluate the challenging balance between tropical conversation and human activity.
To prepare you for your work placement year, our Careers and Placements Team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective CVs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. In addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. This optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments.
The University will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. While a placement role may not be available in a field or organisation that is directly related to your academic studies or career aspirations, all placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills. If you are unsuccessful in securing a suitable placement for your third year, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent non-placement degree scheme and continue with your studies at Lancaster, finishing your degree after your third year.
In first year you will learn about the broad foundations of the subject with additional options to study either another area of biology or a subject from a different science.
In Year two you will start to gain a deeper understanding of zoology at different levels as you begin to specialise in areas that interest you. Core modules include the study of evolution and vertebrate biology, and you will develop your research techniques in both the laboratory and the field.
You will spend your third year on placement, which may be in a science or non-science related position before returning to Lancaster where you will continue in your chosen specialities. The placement offers you the opportunity to work as a full-time employee of the organisation whilst still receiving both academic and pastoral support from the University. Should you not be successful in securing a placement, you will automatically be transferred to the third year of the same degree scheme, without the placement year, in this case BSc Hons Zoology.
In your final year you will take a core module in animal behaviour. You will complete your own research project either working with our internationally recognised academics or with an industry partner through our Enterprise and Business Partnerships team.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Zoology (Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Lancaster University
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Zoology
All Zoology courses of Lancaster University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Lancaster University
Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.
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Student composition of Lancaster University
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Total number of students enrolled at Lancaster University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12595
- postgraduates:
- 4065
- Total:
- 16660
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Zoology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Roehampton | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 101 | Roehampton | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 146 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Zoology (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | - | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £13250 | 131 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 124 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 138 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 58% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 159 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £13250 | 123 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 78% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 137 | Reading | On campus Full-time |